1
as in posting
to assign to a place or position
once again he was detailed to guard duty
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as in nominating
to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty
the new assistant was detailed to accompany the boss on the business trip
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as in listing
to specify one after another
detailed all of the reasons that the plan was a bad idea
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Recent Examples of detailing
The woven detailing on these square-toe ballet flats look like a designer pair that costs more than 14 times as much.
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Caitlyn Fitzpatrick,
Travel + Leisure,
2 July 2026
Stepping into the double-height foyer, a grand staircase with wrought-iron detailing curves to the second floor.
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Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
2 July 2026
Kristen Stewart dons a classic black Chanel jumpsuit with a white trim and gold button detailing at the 2026 Biarritz Film Festival on June 26 in Biarritz, France.
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Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Now one hiker is detailing his encounter with her and her brother on the trail.
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Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
1 July 2026
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Caitlyn Fitzpatrick,
Travel + Leisure,
2 July 2026
Stepping into the double-height foyer, a grand staircase with wrought-iron detailing curves to the second floor.
—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
2 July 2026
Kristen Stewart dons a classic black Chanel jumpsuit with a white trim and gold button detailing at the 2026 Biarritz Film Festival on June 26 in Biarritz, France.
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Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Now one hiker is detailing his encounter with her and her brother on the trail.
—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
1 July 2026
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Chef McGrady shared the wealth, posting the exact recipe for Diana's favorite breakfast on his YouTube channel in June 2025.
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Moreno Mendez was released from the Tarrant County jail after posting a $10,000 bond, according to court records.
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Political conventions during presidential election years are technically how parties conduct business such as finalizing their platform and nominating the presidential and vice presidential candidates.
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Democrats did manage to avoid nominating a controversial pick in the somewhat competitive 35th Congressional District.
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The driver of the fleeing vehicle was booked into the Wyandotte County Detention Center, according to the jail’s inmate listing.
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She's also dreamed about paying down that future pool by listing it on Swimply.
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This is one of the first announcements WhatsApp has made after appointing a new CEO.
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State law tasked the City Council with appointing a replacement to finish out Lyles’ term ending in December 2027.
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If tension rises around roles, keep the spotlight moving by naming strengths out loud.
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Many have floated the idea of giving him the Nobel Peace Prize, naming airports after him, and making his birthday a federal holiday.
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Gerald speaks in a forceful cadence, like a start-up founder reciting a LinkedIn post.
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According to the police report, Diaz-Torres failed balancing tests, walking in a straight line and reciting the alphabet.
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Lawrence natives have held watch parties for all of Team Algeria’s games in downtown Lawrence, as well as various rallies for Algeria’s fans, with downtown stores placing Team Algeria jerseys in display windows.
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Amazon challenged that assumption by proving consumers valued faster delivery enough to justify placing inventory in more locations, before ultimately regionalizing its fulfillment network.
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In some world models, the element of time is integral, constituting a fourth dimension.
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However, despite constituting only about 2 percent of body mass, the human brain is proportionally heavier than that of most other mammals.
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“Detailing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detailing. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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